Fourth-Quarter M&A Surge Spurs Optimism

Late pickup salvages otherwise lackluster year for takeovers.

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Global mergers and acquisitions rose to the highest level in four years this quarter, as a surge in U.S. deals provided ground for optimism and salvaged what had been the worst year for takeovers since the financial crisis.